Qatari Food

MACHBOOS, a stew of richly spiced rice with

seafood or meat, mutton served with yogurt

GHUZI - is a whole meal which consists of a whole

roasted lamb meat, displayed on a bed of mixture of
rice, vegetables, and nuts (if you like).

SHAWARMA (ARABIC ROTI WITH MEAT

AND VEGETABLES INSIDE)- Belong to the top
of list of the popular foods in Qatar; Shawarma can
be cooked with chicken or lamb meat thoroughly. It
can be eaten with a mixture of tomatoes, fries, garlic
sauce and pickle, which wrapped inside an Arabic
roti.

RELIGION

The state religion in Qatar is Islam. Most Qataris

belong to the Sunni sect of Islam. Shiites
comprise around 10% of Qatar's Muslim
population. Religious policy is set by the Ministry
of Islamic Affairs and Islamic instruction is
compulsory for Muslims in all state-sponsored
schools.

QATAR ATTIRE

Qatari women usually have their hair covered with a

black head-dress called Shayla, their bodies are
covered with black dress called abayha. Some
women also cover their face with a black bourqa,
and sometimes the eyes are left uncovered.

Qatari men wear a long white shirt over loose pants,

and wear a loose headdress called gutra, in white or
red and white cloth, held on with a black rope called
agal. Of-course, foreigners are not expected to wear
Arab costumes, but foreign men should avoid
wearing shorts and sleeveless shirts in the street.

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 TRADITIONAL WEDDING IN QATAR

There are several parties prior to the actual wedding

ceremony including Hidiya, the gift ceremony, and the
Henna party. Henna, which is a natural substance made
out of powdered leaves that women often use as a
temporary tattoo to create intricate designs for their
hands and feet.

A Qatari wedding ceremony usually lasts for 4-6 hours.

In Qatari weddings, males celebrate in tents and females
in halls. But later on during the evening the first-degree
male relatives of the groom and of the bride walk into the
hall where females are.

SPORTS IN QATAR

Sport in Qatar is primarily centered on football in terms

in participation and spectators. Additionally, athletics,
basketball, handball, volleyball, camel racing, horse
racing, cricket and swimming are also widely practiced.

QATAR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

The Museum of Islamic Art, Doha

The Museum of Islamic Art is the perfect example of
how beautiful of Islamic art is. It is structured as very
modern architecture. The architect came from America
and China to complete the Museum construction. It was
fully ready to entertain the tourists.

Qatar National Museum, Doha

The Qatar National Museum is another attraction for the
Qatar visitors. The extraordinary building structure
shows the architectural skill of the Qatar architects. This
Museum was the Sheikh Abdullah Al- Thani’s palace. 
The building looks like more than a palace or museum,
it looks like a fort.
 FAMOUS FESTIVAL IN QATAR

RAMADAN
The religious observation of Ramadan is by far the most
widely kept tradition in Muslim countries of the Middle East,
including Qatar. It is observed in the ninth month of the
Muslim calendar and lasts for 29 or 30 days. With a focus on
spirituality, fasting and prayer are common practices during
Ramadan. Mosques are filled with people who gather for
reading of the Quran, particularly in the last ten days, with a
final "night of power," known as Lailut-Ul-Qadr, on the 27th
night.

KITE FESTIVAL.

The International Kite Festival takes place in katara, Doha

and attracts visitors from many international destinations with
2 days of frenziedly wind-driven flying, culture and art, both
ground-based and air-based

ETIQUETTE AND VALUES

Social behavior is conducted in a manner respectful of family

privacy, hospitality, and the public separation of genders. Visits
with unrelated persons occur outside the house or in designated
guest areas separate from the areas regularly used by the family.
One does not inquire unnecessarily about another person's family.
Despite this strong sense of family privacy, it is considered rude
not to extend hospitality to strangers. Tea, coffee, food, and a cool THE FLAG OF QATAR
place to sit should be offered to any visitor. Conversely, it is rude
not to accept hospitality. When greeting a member of the opposite The national flag of Qatar is in the ratio of
sex, it is best to act with reserve, following the Qatari's lead. Some 11:28. It is maroon with a broad white serrated
Qatari women feel comfortable shaking hands with a man, but band on the hoist side. It was adopted shortly
others refrain. Similarly, men may refrain from extending the before the country's declaration of
hand to women or sitting beside them. independence from Britain on 3 September
1971.
Our core values are honesty, integrity and respect for people.

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